“I deal a lot in change and how change is beneficial,” Kubicek said. “We’re actually designed for change. Instead of treating change as a burden to be avoided, look at change as an opportunity to seek.” Although Kubicek has traveled the world and impacted those he met, he said he does not view himself as someone extraordinary. “Here’s the deal,” Kubicek said, “I’m just an ordinary guy, just a farm kid. But, I have a secret sauce, and that is I have an extraordinary God.” Kubicek’s readers will see his faith throughout the book, which hits the shelves in May 2013. Those who worked with him said they also saw his faith shine through in everything he did. “He had a servant’s heart,” Bourgeois said. “His religious convictions were evident in everything he did.” Although retired, Kubicek said he is still going strong. He is set to release his second book, a novel, in November 2013. He still lives life to the fullest and always looks to help others, he said. “When you begin to touch the heart and life of somebody else, that’s when you begin to feel the significance for your own life,” Kubicek said. “Maybe I can help some folks like that.” CJ
Andy Barth Quincy, Wash. TV Broadcast Journalism
Steve Kubicek’s first book arrives on bookstore shelves May 14, 2013. His second will be released November 2013. Photo by Craig Mason.
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